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Old 10-20-2009, 07:14 PM
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rear lateral link removal

I am trying to remove the rear lateral links from the cross member and I am having some serious trouble. I know the bolts are supposed to be for a rear adjustment (which is not covered in the chilton manual). I don't think these could have been adjusted I am fairly certain I am going to have to cut them off because they are corroded and now the nuts are stripped I used both six point and 12 point sockets with no luck. Even vise grips I lubed them up for a few days too. Any one have any other thoughts before I get to cutting?
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Old 10-20-2009, 07:42 PM
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Re: rear lateral link removal

If they're that far gone, it's choppin time. You might want to avoid torches in the interest of saving the bushings in the arms, they're kind of pricey.
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Old 10-20-2009, 07:54 PM
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Re: rear lateral link removal

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If they're that far gone, it's choppin time. You might want to avoid torches in the interest of saving the bushings in the arms, they're kind of pricey.
Sounds like the underside of my Ebony...

Tom and I snapped one of the long lateral link bolts when we tried to take it out. I ended up having to replace the hub, as it was seized in there and no heat, air tools, etc were moving it.
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Old 10-21-2009, 06:03 AM
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Re: rear lateral link removal

Wow sounds like this is not too abnormal then. I am replacing the links I have one that is bent so saving the bushing is not really a concern at this time. I just need to figure out the best way to cut it off now but thanks for the replies, it is much appreciated.
Thanks all Budfreak suggested using a sawzall and it worked nicely. Unfortunately I have to wait for subaruparts.com shipping to install the new hardware

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